Reposted by TonyElection Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 21hAmble (Northumberland) Council By-Election Result: 🌹 LAB: 38.8% (+0.4) ➡️ RFM: 33.5% (-10.9) 🌳 CON: 21.0% (+3.8) ◼️ RES: 6.7% (New) Labour GAIN from Reform UK. Changes w/ 2025. 1220337
Reposted by TonyElection Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 21hHirst (Northumberland) Council By-Election Result: 🌹 LAB: 50.1% (+7.0) ➡️ RFM: 30.0% (-20.0) ◼️ RES: 10.3% (New) 🌳 CON: 4.1% (-2.8) 🔶 LDM: 3.9% (New) 🙋 Ind: 1.6% (New) Labour GAIN from Reform UK. Changes w/ 2025. 1125947
Reposted by TonySam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 21hOne of two Labour gains from Reform in Northumberland by-elections yesterday. Too early to know for sure we've passed peak Reform, but another encouraging sign. 23762138
Reposted by TonyMirror Politics @politics.mirror.co.uk · 02/10/2026Suella Braverman made a fool of herself on tonight's BBC Question Time as the crowd erupted into laughter and two panelists clapped back when she slammed the conservative governemnt.mirror.co.ukSuella Braverman's conservative jibe backfires as Question Time crowd react 2104
Reposted by TonySarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Yeah right… Says man with net favourability rating of minus 45, a shitload of investigations into possible corruption, a team of utter inadequates and with every constituency bar 4 favouring rejoining because we all know how crap Brexit is now. Bore off. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comBurnham’s reopening of Brexit debate is ‘biggest boost in my career’, says FarageReform UK leader tells supporters PM’s move has ‘opened up a huge flank to us’ 81979231
Reposted by TonyBest for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 01/10/2026😉 Turns out not everyone is happy when their MP jumps ship...inews.co.uk'He's a turncoat': How Robert Jenrick's angry constituents could vote him outMany voters in Newark-on-Trent, Jenrick's constituency and a traditional Tory stronghold, have lost faith in the MP afte 1210825
Reposted by TonyRyan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray” @ryanjreilly.com · 30/09/2026Trump’s new America.gov AI chatbot often links to a site launched under Clinton 26 years agonbcnews.comTrump’s new America.gov AI chatbot often links to a site launched under Clinton 26 years agoThe answers from the AI chatbot often duplicate what’s on the federal government’s existing sites, sometimes with less detail. 15631
Reposted by TonyBest for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 30/09/2026🚨 BREAKING 🚨 "We will say more in due course but we can confirm... that we believe Iran to have played a part," he told the BBCbbc.co.ukUK believes Iran involved in RAF Fairford incident, Burnham saysThe prime minister's comments come days after the suspects were released on the 'strictest possible bail conditions'. 9299
Reposted by TonySarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Politicians who demand we leave the ECHR and don’t actually believe in freedom of speech or a free press. What could possibly go wrong for the rest of us with that? 118227
Reposted by TonyBest for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 30/09/2026Shocking.bylinetimes.comKemi Badenoch's Conservatives Block Byline Times From Conference After Condemning Reform for Journalist BanThe ban comes just weeks after the Conservative leader called Reform's barring of critical journalists from their confer 814253
Reposted by TonyBest for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 30/09/2026🚨 We’re calling on Ofcom to open a formal investigation into Nigel Farage presenting GB News shows and whether his programme on 15 September 2026 was within the rules on impartiality ⚠️ Broadcasters are required to present news in an impartial manner, without political bias.bestforbritain.orgFarage on GB News: Demand that Ofcom takes immediate action - Best for Britain 341029436
Reposted by TonySimon Dean @ihategod.bsky.social · 30/09/2026www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... Trump not well acquainted with the lawtheguardian.comTrump campaign ads paid with public money violate federal law, critics sayWhite House has labeled ads ‘public service announcements’ and has responded defiantly to criticism 032
Reposted by TonySam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 30/09/2026A Democratic sweep is looking ever more likely. In this weekend's post I looked at what it would mean for US and global politics. samf.substack.com/p/what-happe...samf.substack.comWhat happens if the Democrats sweep the midterms?Back in March, when I first looked at the midterms, the Democrats were already favourites to win the House. 109615
Reposted by TonyAlex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Burnham on Social Care in July: "I ask the media, can we not let the country look at this in a clear-eyed way without all of the overwriting? On this issue, please, can we not have a factual debate? Allow people to weigh up the options and come to a considered view based on the facts?" The media: 44364110
Reposted by TonySteve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Imagine sympathising with someone who encouraged more violence while riots were taking place 1625475
Reposted by TonyJames Ball @jamesrball.com · 28/09/2026The degradation of British politics has either made Suella Braverman – a former *attorney general* – this stupid and irresponsible, or else entirely indifferent to appearing as such to those who know the law if it gets her applause from her online fan base. 1219136
Reposted by TonyOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 28/09/2026We still don't know what's happened but Farage making a serious twit of himself here. 80675158
Reposted by TonyLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 28/09/2026I shall be listening to Burnham’s speech tomorrow. In the hope there may be something he actually can do in the next three years. I don’t want to wait until 2029/30 to see any progress. Especially when Keir managed nearly 70% of his manifesto in just two years. 4519
Reposted by TonySarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Farage honks his mouth off about ongoing police investigations, when told not to. His Welsh leader is in prison for taking bribes from Russia. He whips up riots. He’s in bed with Trump, foreign money, crooks and crypto billionaires…. A massive problem with national security is Farage himself. 25657236
Reposted by TonyPeter Smith @redpeter99.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Idea for travel show. "Nigel Speculates" Nigel Farage travels around the country offering alternative explanations for historical events - eg The Battle of Hastings was about Muslims, Bosworth Field was about Muslims, The Wars of the Roses was about Muslims.... 721961
Reposted by TonyLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Thanks to Starmer/Reeves : An estimated 150,000 children have been lifted out of poverty in the six months since Labour scrapped the two-child benefit limit. That’s some legacy 48525
Reposted by TonySarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026The Times - which has v much joined in the rightwing clamour to reduce immigration - now reporting that Mahmood’s “success” has cost the economy £4- to £7Bn. Would they like to now honestly confirm that fewer people = less spending power for all. There’s a high price to pay for this nasty obsession. 631164454
Reposted by TonyKev🇬🇧🍺 @splootman.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Now that Manchester City have been found guilty,on 114 charges, the Premier League has a huge problem. Anything less than a draconian punishment will totally destroy the leagues credibility and that's terrible news for the club.The PL can survive without City,not sure City can survive without the PL 3135
Reposted by TonySarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026What’s your legacy Johnson? Brexit. Total collapse of trust in politics. And this. The small boats symbolise your dishonesty and your failure. You’re responsible for nothing but damage. Not one good thing. Not one proud moment. You’re forever a shameful disgrace who threw his own mandate in the bin. 1792134632
Reposted by TonyOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Liar. Small boat crossings peaked under Johnson in 2022 reaching 46,000 in 2022. In current year they are 18,565 and falling. Also prior to Boris Johnson's Brexit there were none. 23132691210
Reposted by TonyNiall Harbison @niallharbison.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Leo Messi has landed on his paws yet again. Look how happy he is ❤️ 864235497
Reposted by TonyBest for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 26/09/2026🚨Broadcasters are required to present news impartially, without political bias. Add your name to demand that Ofcom takes immediate action. ⬇️ bestforbritain.org/petition/farage-… 38705385
Reposted by TonyBest for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 25/09/2026🚨 Apple and Google’s rules explicitly prohibit apps from including content that targets marginalised groups. Write to Apple and Google to demand that Reform UK's app is removed immediately. ⬇️ bestforbritain.org/take-action/tell… 12234127
Reposted by TonyJessica Elgot @jessicaelgot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026EXC - We *also* have an MRP out today - which has some very striking findings. Progressives who vote tactically to stop Nigel Farage’s Reform UK could push his party into FOURTH place. The poll also shows Burnham’s Labour is winning back left-leaning voters. www.theguardian.com/politics/202... 3331193
Reposted by TonyAlex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 25/09/2026It's certainly quite the position for someone who has ended up leader because their predecessor was arrested on suspicion of assault and coercive/controlling behaviour. I think the BSL interpreter has captured the tone very well. 1015231
Reposted by TonySam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Thank God Reform is standing up for masked, knife-wielding, ex-cons. Society's most marginalised group. 22936178
Reposted by TonyLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 25/09/2026The ONS productivity error did not just distort spreadsheets; it directly changed the material reality of the UK. By painting the country as poorer and less efficient than it actually was, the error triggered a series of self-fulfilling economic wounds. Why the media silence??? 42818
Reposted by TonyLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 25/09/2026So remember austerity? Had the ONS been accurate maybe this could have been avoided. I can’t be the only person to find this info shocking. 42710
Reposted by TonyElection Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 25/09/2026New Bradwell (Milton Keynes) Council By-Election Result: 🌹 LAB: 54.2% (+19.7) ➡️ RFM: 23.4% (-3.1) 🌳 CON: 8.5% (-2.6) 🌍 GRN: 9.3% (-12.5) 🔶 LDM: 4.6% (-1.5) Labour HOLD. Changes w/ 2026. 38912
Reposted by TonySarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Justin sounding very sad and #r4today having a proper meltdown about the boats today… Maybe they should report on how Justin’s precious Brexit has made this possible… and how immigration is much harder to control when you huff out of shared frameworks and agreements. 23912
Reposted by TonySandra Whittleston @swhittleston.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Words that haunt me. A conversation with the incumbent Tory MP's sidekick about Brexit. It was the run up to the 2017 GE when he was canvassing for votes I asked him if the MP voted for Brexit himself. His sidekick said - no he didn't *but we do need to get rid of red tape, Brexit will do that* 172
Reposted by TonyElection Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 24/09/2026MRP | Labour 54 Seats Short: 🌹 LAB: 272 | 28% ➡️ RFM: 153 | 24% 🌳 CON: 85 | 20% 🔶 LDM: 69 | 11% 🎗️ SNP: 40 | 3% 🌼 PC: 8 | 1% 🌍 GRN: 3 | 10% 🙋 Oth: 1 | 4% Via @survation.bsky.social, 20 Aug - 4 Sep. 123711
Reposted by TonyAlex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 24/09/2026To wit, get a load of these. I don't recall having ever seen an 86-point swing among independents, in the space of two years. And I doubt I will see one agai- OH WAIT, until the next card, which asked indies specifically for approval on the economy. Where the swing is NINETY-NINE PER-CENT (99%). 😱 69716
Reposted by TonyAlex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 24/09/2026“I monitor several US Midterms models. Numbers are not always bulletproof, but the direction of travel, so as long as they don't change the model, you can usually trust. All of them have increased the probability of Dems flipping both House and Senate. The public is moving very much against Trump.” 1411228
Reposted by TonyAlex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The good news just keeps coming this month. edition.cnn.com/2026/09/24/p...edition.cnn.comJudge orders Trump administration to reinstate White House access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico | CNN PoliticsFederal Judge Timothy Kelly has ordered the Trump administration to immediately reinstate CNN, MS NOW and Politico’s access to the White House after they were banned from the premises by President Don... 57611
Reposted by TonyAlex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 24/09/2026We must allow the legal process to play out. A ruling is still a ruling. It's better than no ruling - or a ruling the other way. If Trump wants to prolong the boycott, annoy even friendly media more, and publicly trample the Constitution, 5wks from Midterms, maybe he should be given plenty of rope. 810310
Reposted by TonyPaul Bernal @paulbernal.bsky.social · 24/09/2026No, BBC, he has not been arrested over the video of dinghy slashing. He’s been arrested over the dinghy slashing. Words matter. 1964267854
Reposted by TonyChris⚖️Justice @chrisjustice01.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Contractors behind the Lincoln reflecting pool mess have admitted in writing they were responsible. Trump owes the former Olympian he tried to prosecute an apology. Congress should get every document related to this debacle. @levin.house.gov 813765
Reposted by TonyBest for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 23/09/2026😉 Oh no!! What a shame... Hopefully further to fall for Reform UK and Farage.independent.co.ukTories leapfrog Reform UK as Nigel Farage’s party slumps to third in latest pollReform has suffered blows in the new poll, falling to its joint lowest position in 18 months 1726354
Reposted by TonyBest for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 23/09/2026"And now? A seemingly relentless rise. Every five days, a mosque in Britain is attacked. The rhetoric of the far right has been mainstreamed." We must combat hate of all kinds. Everyone deserves kindness and compassion.theguardian.comBritain’s far-right violence comes to us direct from the 1970s. But so does the solution | Taj AliYoung men punched in the street, mosques attacked: Britain badly needs an anti-racist uprising. Let 70s Asian youth move 47231
Reposted by TonyClaire💚AKA InkedMum💚Radical Left Scum💚 @inkedmum7377.bsky.social · 23/09/2026*cough* *cough* bullshit 042
